Design Assistant - Apparel

Myer Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discounts

Learning and development

Flexible working

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Myer Group is seeking a Design Assistant to join our Product Team in Melbourne. You will work alongside experienced Designers, gaining hands-on experience in the end-to-end design process and building your skills to grow a career in fashion design.

Responsibilities include researching trends, creating CAD illustrations, supporting the design journey from concept to final product, and coordinating samples and approvals with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Passion for fashion, trends and product.
• Relevant experience in fashion design, product development or apparel gained through work, internships or study.
• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design, Textiles or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills, with working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign.
• Confident creating CADs, artwork and design documentation with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, colour and print development.
• Highly organised, collaborative and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support trend, colour, fabric and print research that helps shape future collections.
• Bring ideas to life through CADs, artwork and design packs across a range of exciting product categories.
• Support the design journey from concept through to final product, gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle.
• Coordinate samples, fabrics, trims and approvals, helping bring great product to market.
• Assist with fit sessions, line reviews and seasonal presentations while learning from experienced Designers.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Planning, QA and Design teams to deliver exceptional customer-focused product.
• Build your skills, creativity and commercial understanding as you develop your pathway towards a Designer career.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

CAD

Education

Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design, Textiles or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Myer Group brings together the iconic brands that define fashion, beauty and lifestyle across Australia and New Zealand. From our Myer Department stores to our fashion brands Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jacqui E,Jay Jays, sass and bide, Marcs and David Lawrence — each bring its own legacy, united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

Love fashion, trends and product? Ready to kick-start your design career?

Join the Myer Product Team as a Design Assistant and play a hands-on role in bringing Myer Exclusive Brands to life. Working alongside experienced Designers, you'll gain exposure to the end-to-end design process while building the skills, confidence and experience to grow your career in fashion design.

• Exciting opportunities across Men's and Women's Apparel.
• Learn from experienced Designers and build your pathway toward a Designer career.
• Flexible hybrid working model with a blend of office and work-from-home flexibility.

Please note: A low-resolution portfolio showcasing your work is required as part of your application.

About the Role

• Support trend, colour, fabric and print research that helps shape future collections.
• Bring ideas to life through CADs, artwork and design packs across a range of exciting product categories.
• Support the design journey from concept through to final product, gaining exposure to the full product lifecycle.
• Coordinate samples, fabrics, trims and approvals, helping bring great product to market.
• Assist with fit sessions, line reviews and seasonal presentations while learning from experienced Designers.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Planning, QA and Design teams to deliver exceptional customer-focused product.
• Build your skills, creativity and commercial understanding as you develop your pathway towards a Designer career.

About You

• Passionate about fashion, trends and product.
• Relevant experience in fashion design, product development or apparel, gained through work, internships or study, is highly regarded.
• Tertiary qualification in Fashion Design, Textiles or a related discipline preferred.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills, with working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign.
• Confident creating CADs, artwork and design documentation with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, colour and print development.
• Highly organised, collaborative and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits to you:

We're committed to providing a positive and supportive environment, where our team members are empowered to reach their full potential.

Our team members enjoya range of benefits including:

• Team member discounts:Generous discounts in-store and online
• Learning and development:Capability development workshops, successionplanning,and internal career opportunities acrossMyer Group brands.
• Flexible working:Lifestyle leave, flexible workhoursand hybrid workingis available for StoreSupport Office roles
• Lifestylebenefits:Employee Assistance Program (EAP),volunteer leave,discountedhealth insurance,gymmembershipsand novated leasing for eligible employees.

Your future starts here — help shape what’s next at Myer Group.